Sunday 17 March 2024
White Red Kite
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About Me
- Mike Attwood
- Evacuated during the second world war to a village in Yorkshire where I lived in the home of a good photographer for more than five years who taught me the basics and a great deal about nature. Well past retirement age I have been a wildlife photographer for more than 30 years. Red Kites have been my speciality for much of this period. I did spend several years snapping wheelchair athletes and organizing the British Road Race Championship. In the year 2000 I was awarded a distinction by the Royal Photographic Society for my portfolio on wheelchair athletes. Most of my pics are digital, using Sony cameras and Sigma lenses. I used to spend many weeks each year with friends in Wales which is close to the Elan Valleys where I got many of my raptor pics. I now get these pictures more closely to home, specially red kites and peregrines. I support my pension by selling my pics, cards, coasters, fridge magnets and key rings etc. at craft fairs, something I wish I had done much earlier in life. I give illustrated talks to clubs and societies on wildlife and other branches of photography that I have been involved in.
Hi Mike
ReplyDeletea highlight for every nature lover and photographer, great pictures
Greetings Frank
Thankyou Frank, I love the red kite but this one is something really special. Take care,
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Thank you for showing us your beautiful images of this rare aberrant of the Red Kite, Mike. I've seen a good few Red Kites in my time but never had the pleasure of seeing a white one.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes - take good care - - - Richard
It's my pleasure Richard, It is a truly spectacular bird which I have only ever seen in mid-Wales, although I have seen red kites all over this country including my back garden. Take care,
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It really does look different. I bet many a noice birder has thought he had a new and unusual species! Thanks for the pictures, Mike.
ReplyDeleteThankyou David, I have seen a photo of a young white kite sharing the nest of red kites. This shows that it is a fault in an individual bird. It can happen in other species such as corvids, blackbirds, starlings and others. Take care,
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Hello Mike :=)
ReplyDeleteWonderful looking white Red Kite and spectacular photos. I'm so pleased it is not rejected by other Red Kites.
I'm not back blogging as yet, but came to see what I had been missing, and your blog was the first image that I saw. Thank you for sharing these remarkable raptors.
All the best
Sonjia
Hello dear Sonjia, Its nice to see your blog alive. The red kite is such an intelligent species. It is very dear to me. Several times over the years I have picked up one that was in trouble and carried it in my arms to safety or care. They are an understanding creature. I have them close to where I live in West Sussex and are often seen over my house. Take care.
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What a stunning bird and beautifully captured too. Take care.
ReplyDeleteThankyou Marc, It's a bird that kept me busy for more than 20years. Take care,
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Wow !!! Wha a beauty!!! Well captured Mike...
ReplyDeleteThankyou Ana, Yes, It is a most beautiful bird. Thinking about it, it is my favourite raptor. I is perfect in looks, flight, habit and highly intelligent. I used to travel to Wales mainly to see this bird.
DeleteTake care.
Mike.
That is really a special bird Mike. The red kites are very beautiful birds. I can see them here now and then in flight but have never seen the "white" one. Greetings Lasse (sellberg nature photo)
ReplyDeleteHello Lasse, Yes it is a really special bird. I only know of 4 reported white kites in the British Isles. I have seen the effect on other species such as blackbirds and corvids. Take care.
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Special bird and shots... Happy week Mike
ReplyDeleteThankyou Ana,
DeleteAll natures creatures are special to me. Best wishes.
Mike.